Road‑Trip Itinerary: 12 Jyotirlingas from Kolkata (Activa)

Day 1: Kolkata ➜ Deoghar (Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Depart Kolkata early, ride north‑east along NH 19 and NH 19A towards Jharkhand, covering ~260 km (≈7 hrs). Stop at Durgapur for a quick breakfast.

Afternoon: Continue to Deoghar, arriving by midday. Check‑in at a local guesthouse and have lunch.

Evening: Visit the sacred Vaidyanath Temple for darshan and a peaceful sunset ceremony.

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Day 2: Deoghar ➜ Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Ride along NH 19 and NH 30, crossing the Ganges at Munger; cover ~380 km (≈9 hrs) with a stop at Patna for refreshments.

Afternoon: Arrive in Varanasi, settle into a hotel, and enjoy a riverside lunch on the ghats.

Evening: Explore the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple and attend the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

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Day 3: Varanasi ➜ Lucknow (Rest & Exploration)

Morning: Short ride to Lucknow (≈300 km, 7 hrs) via NH 731, with a coffee break at Jaunpur.

Afternoon: Check into a hotel, enjoy local Awadhi cuisine.

Evening: Stroll through the historic Bara Imambara and relax.

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Day 4: Lucknow ➜ Ayodhya (Optional Stop)

Morning: Ride to Ayodhya (≈130 km, 3 hrs). Visit the Ram Janmabhoomi complex.

Afternoon: Lunch on the banks of the Sarayu River, then depart for Delhi (≈650 km, 14 hrs) with overnight stops at Kanpur and Agra.

Evening: Overnight in Delhi.

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Day 5: Delhi ➜ Dwarka (Nageshwar Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Early start on NH 48, heading west. Stop at Jaipur (≈280 km, 6 hrs) for breakfast and a quick city glimpse.

Afternoon: Continue to Dwarka (≈560 km, 12 hrs total), with a rest stop at Rajkot.

Evening: Arrive at the coastal town of Dwarka, check into a seaside guesthouse, and prepare for the next day’s pilgrimage.

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Day 6: Dwarka ➜ Somnath (Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Short ride along the Arabian coastline to Somnath Temple (≈230 km, 5 hrs). Enjoy sunrise over the sea.

Afternoon: Explore the temple complex, have lunch at a local dhaba, and visit the nearby Triveni Sangam.

Evening: Watch the evening Aarti at Somnath and stay overnight in Somnath.

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Day 7: Somnath ➜ Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Ride north‑east via NH 27 and NH 46, covering ~780 km (≈16 hrs) with stops at Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Indore.

Afternoon: Arrive in Ujjain, check into a hotel, and relax.

Evening: Visit the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple for the twilight darshan.

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Day 8: Ujjain ➜ Omkareshwar (Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Short ride along the Narmada River to Omkareshwar (≈75 km, 2 hrs). Enjoy the serene riverbanks.

Afternoon: Explore both the Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar temples, have a picnic lunch.

Evening: Evening Aarti on the Narmada ghats; stay overnight at a riverside lodge.

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Day 9: Omkareshwar ➜ Bhimashankar (Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Depart for Bhimashankar (≈820 km, 17 hrs) via NH 48, with overnight rests in Pune and Satara.

Afternoon: Reach Bhimashankar, settle in a forest‑edge guesthouse.

Evening: Visit the dense forest sanctuary and the sacred Bhimashankar Temple for night prayers.

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Day 10: Bhimashankar ➜ Trimbakeshwar (Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Ride to Trimbakeshwar (≈300 km, 7 hrs) via NH 48 and NH 160, passing through the Western Ghats.

Afternoon: Check into a modest lodge, have lunch, and explore the ancient Trimbakeshwar Temple.

Evening: Take a short trek to the origin of the Godavari River; enjoy a quiet evening.

**Day 11: Trimbakeshwar ➜ Grishneshwar (Jyotirlinga)**

Morning: Ride eastwards to Aurangabad (≈310 km, 7 hrs). Stop at Nashik for a quick breakfast.

Afternoon: Visit the historic Grishneshwar Temple, nestled near the Ellora Caves.

Evening: Explore the Ellora UNESCO site and stay overnight in Aurangabad.

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Day 12: Aurangabad ➜ Mallikarjuna (Srisailam Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Long ride south‑west to Srisailam (≈960 km, 20 hrs). Break the journey with stops in Hyderabad and Kurnool.

Afternoon: Arrive at Srisailam, check into a temple‑run guesthouse.

Evening: Evening darshan at the majestic Mallikarjuna Temple set beside the Krishna River.

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Day 13: Srisailam ➜ Rameshwaram (Jyotirlinga)

Morning: Begin the final leg to the southern tip (≈1,200 km, 24 hrs). Overnight rests in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.

Afternoon: Reach Rameshwaram, settle in a beachfront lodge.

Evening: Experience the serene ambience of the Ramanathaswamy Temple and its famous corridors.

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Day 14: Rameshwaram – Rest & Reflection

Morning: Leisurely sunrise walk on the Pamban Bridge.

Afternoon: Optional boat ride to Dhanushkodi and a visit to the ancient Jatayu Earth’s Center.

Evening: Evening Aarti at the temple; prepare for the return journey.

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Day 15: Rameshwaram ➜ Kolkata (Return)

Morning: Begin the long homeward trek via NH 44, covering major waypoints: Madurai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Nagpur, and Varanasi.

Afternoon: Frequent rests at highway dhabas; refuel the Activa and replenish supplies.

Evening: Arrive back in Kolkata after ~2,500 km (≈45 hrs of riding spread over 2–3 days). Celebrate the successful pilgrimage!

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Time and Cost Estimates

  • Vaidyanath (Deoghar) – 2 hrs visit, ₹150 entry (donation)
  • Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi) – 3 hrs visit, ₹200 entry
  • Nageshwar (Dwarka) – 2 hrs visit, ₹100 entry
  • Somnath – 3 hrs visit, ₹150 entry
  • Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) – 3 hrs visit, ₹150 entry
  • Omkareshwar – 2 hrs visit, ₹100 entry
  • Bhimashankar – 2 hrs visit, ₹100 entry
  • Trimbakeshwar – 2 hrs visit, ₹100 entry
  • Grishneshwar – 2 hrs visit, ₹100 entry
  • Mallikarjuna (Srisailam) – 3 hrs visit, ₹150 entry
  • Ramanathaswamy (Rameshwaram) – 3 hrs visit, ₹150 entry
  • Travel (Fuel, tolls, maintenance) – Approx. 4,500 km total; fuel cost ≈ ₹5 L per 100 km @ ₹110/L = ₹2,475; tolls & parking ≈ ₹800; bike maintenance & oil ≈ ₹600
  • Accommodation & meals – Average ₹1,200 per day × 15 days = ₹18,000
  • Total Estimated Cost₹23,425

Tips

To shorten the trip, consider skipping the far‑south leg (Rameshwaram) and focus on the northern and western Jyotirlingas, reducing the itinerary to about 9–10 days. If you have more time, extend the journey by adding cultural stops such as Jaipur, Agra, and Hyderabad, or spend extra days at each temple for deeper spiritual immersion. Ensure your Activa is serviced before departure, carry a spare tire, and keep a power bank for navigation. Safe travels!

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